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Using colour: what we have learned
So… colour. Possibly one of the most important parts to getting it right when it comes to interior design – and also fiendishly subjective. It’s also something that clients can have strong…
Can the interior design industry be kind to the planet?
Isn’t it surreal to read statistics / articles about how badly our planet is doing? It’s true to say lifestyles are complex and it’s hard to have zero impact. It’s hard to…
Should feature walls still feature?
Basically.. well, yes ! It is your home isn’t it, so is pretty much up to you after all. Feature walls have been going strong for some time and like all things…
“I need some help finishing it off !”
This is the time of year when, if you have an interest / or career in interior design and are writing a blog post you are meant to talk about the big…
What questions should I ask an interior designer?
Congratulations on nearly getting through January. It’s the time of year when people emerge from Christmas, sort out paying for it and have some headspace to think about the year ahead, how…
Help ! I just bought an empty box…
The government tells us it’s providing the right number of new homes (particularly for stretched first time buyers). However, there still doesn’t seem to be enough housing to go around. Certainly where…
Buying furniture on the internet
Just like so many purchases made on the internet, sometimes you just don’t know if you’ll like it or not until you have it in your hot little hands. We consumers can…
How to love your home again this spring
Is it here yet? Are we there yet? Can I put my coats and scarves away now? The English winter is sooo long isn’t it?. It drags on forever. One warmer day…
‘we spend 80% of our time in buildings.’ Ilse Crawford.
My other half (a ‘Digital Guy’ by career) mentioned a Netflix series to me this week. It’s big in the design world. It’s therefore brilliant, covering areas like illustration, architecture, shoe design……
Help with moving house
I recently worked out that I’ve moved house nearly 25 times. Even thinking about that is exhausting. We’re not actually moving house but I thought putting some less than obvious tips form experience…